Four Die as Train Strikes Group in Bluefield WV
Bluefield West Virginia June 8 Four persons are dead and one seriously injured after being struck by a Norfolk and Western train late last night. The dead are Martha Noel James Payne John Ashworth Edward Jones. Charles Oades is badly hurt and unconscious. He may identify the events as he is the only witness. Noel and Oades had just been found guilty and were in Payne s custody when the tragedy occurred.
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United Press
Bluefield
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
Martha Noel
James Payne
John Ashworth
Edward Jones
Charles Oades
Justice of the Peace
Payne
Ashworth
Jones
Grammar School League Baseball Scores and Standings
The Grammar League games Wednesday afternoon ended Oak Street 5 Martin Gantz 7 West Side 0 and Central 9. Standings show Martin Gantz 3 4 .428 West Side 2 5 .285 Oak Street 4 3 .571 Friday schedule has West Side at Martin Gantz and St Marys at Oak Street.
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Grammar League
Oak Street
Martin Gantz
West Side
Central
W. L. Pet
Peel Wee Vec
Cess
Sesece
Martin Gantz School
St.Mary’s
Vulcan Foundry Deed Recorded After Sheriff Sale
The deed for Vulcan Foundry and Machine Co property, laid off at sheriff's sale by Frank Douds last Monday, is recorded in the name of Francis T. Kimble of New York. No definite plans for operation announced though steps toward reopening are expected. Rumors of B. A. and P. and other rail interests backing the gate circulate but remain unconfirmed.
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Vulcan Foundry and Machine Company
Frank Douds
Francis T. Kimble
New York
Douds
B. A. and P
Four Portable Bath Houses to Be Erected Along Local Rivers
Work will start this week on four portable bath houses for public use. Three will line the Shenango river and one the Neshannock at the per mill dam. Built 15 by 15 feet, the structures can be dismantled after the swimming season. construction led by the street department employer under council direction.
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Shenango
Neshannock
Per Mill Dam
112 year old former slave and barber dies in Noblesville
John Burt weil, a Black man born into slavery, dies in Noblesville at age 112. He spent 60 years working as a barber in the North, reflecting a long life from slavery to old age.
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Noblesville
Ind
John Burtweil
Old Home Week Observance At Edinboro June 25 to July 1
Former Edinboro students receive invitations to the semi centennial of the state normal school and the old home week celebration scheduled June 25 through July 1.
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Edinboro
State Normal School
Woman Sues Doctor Over Alleged Tongue Injury
Chicago. Mrs. Polly Hartman sues Dr. Morris Kean for 5000 dollars alleging that during a tooth extraction he also pulled out a large part of her tongue between his forceps.
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Chicago
Polly Hartman
Morris Kean
Have the News Follow You on Your Vacation
Advertises newspaper delivery while on vacation in the United States and Canada for varying durations. Encourages readers to arrange service in advance at The News office and pay home rates for daily home news during trips.
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United States
Canada
Union
Westminster Bridge Decked Out for Coronation Display
Westminster Bridge will be a focal point during the June 22 coronation ceremonies due to its historic ties and location. The photograph shows the bridge adorned with coronation bunting and floral festoons.
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Westminster Bridge
End of 1907 Panic Tied to T C and I Absorption
New York observers dispute Judge Gary on the steel trust role in calming the 1907 panic. They cite October disturbance starting October 19 and Cortelyou’s $25 million intervention on October 24, Roosevelt’s praise on October 26, and argue Roosevelt approved the Tennessee Coal and Iron takeover on November 4, after the panic subsided.
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New York
Gary
Tennessee Coal & Iron Co
Steel Trust
Steel Trust Today
Cor
Telyou
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Anti-Steel Trust
T. C
Stanley
Central Presbyterian Sunday School Tops Lawrence County Growth
The Central Presbyterian Sunday school led Lawrence County gains with a 492 attendance increase in the past year, followed by First Presbyterian 216 and First Christian 207. Other churches posted smaller rises, while Croton Avenue dipped slightly.
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Central Presbyterian Sunday School
Lawrence County
Wampum
First Presbyterian School
First Christian
First Methodist
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
Epworth
Croton Avenue
Edenburg Woman Dies at Noon in Mahoning Township
Mrs. Sarah Douglass 81, longtime Edenburg resident, died at her home in Mahoning township near Edenburg at noon today from complications of old age. She had lived in the area over 75 years and spent her final years at her son Elmer Douglass’s home. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced tomorrow.
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Sarah Douglass
Mahoning Township
Edenburg
Douglass
Elmer Douglass
Miss Jessie Mockel Wins Schroeder Gold Medal
Miss Jessie Mockel of Grant Street won the Schroeder gold medal in a Beaver College piano contest held Tuesday evening. The competition was close with each performer delivering excellent work. Mockel is a member of Beaver College’s graduating music class and active in local musical circles.
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Jessie Mockel
Grant Street
Beaver College
Schroeder
Miss Mockel
Wet goods sale of Fountain Inn stock in New Castle
On Friday June 18 a bankruptcy sale will auction the Fountain Inn stock including gin and whiskies. Referee Charles Young will oversee the disposition aiming to sell all wet goods in a single lump rather than by bottle or case. The event is expected to draw notable interest.
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New Castle
Fountain Inn
Charles Young
Edward Hill brings giant rhubarb to newspaper office
Edward Hill of Dewey Avenue delivered to The News a large stalked rhubarb specimen. The stalks reached nearly three feet in length and about two inches in diameter, prompting its entry in the premium taking class.
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Edward Hill
Dewey Avenue
Policeman Recovers Lost Silver Purse
A policeman yesterday found a ladies' silver purse containing money and kept it at the police station. Formic acid produced from crystallized oxalic acid and glycerine is replacing acetic acid in German dyeing processes.
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Germany
Hokara Skin Food Claims Quick Cure for Eczema
McKee's Medicine store reports booming sales of Hokara skin food in New Castle and Erie usage claims. An anonymous user testimonial from Mrs Karl Kester of Erie says two jars cured a stubborn hand eczema after other remedies failed.
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McKee’s
New Castle
McKee’s Medicine Store
Karl Kester
20Th Street
Erie
Realty Transfers Register of Fourth to Seventh Wards
Carl E Bratz sells to Chas A Reed in the Fourth ward for 580 dollars. Clyde H Hartsuff transfers to J F P Kennelly in the Third ward for 1490 dollars. Mary C Pisor sells to John W Robinson in the Seventh ward for 2125 dollars. Frank S Hill sells to Peoples Mutual Building and Loan Association in the Second ward for 2600 dollars.
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Carl E. Bratz
Chas. A. Reed
Fourth Ward
Clyde H. Hartsuff
J. F. P. Kennelly
Third Ward
Mary C. Pisor
John W. Robinson
Seventh Ward
Frank S. Hill
People’s Mutual Building & Loan Association
Second Ward
Jake Cosell Uniforms Ad Heads to City Market
An old streetcar workers notice promotes savings on uniforms at Jake Cosell over Clutton's drug store. It urges buyers to be wise and invest, claiming substantial wage relief.
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Jake Cosell
Clutton
Get
City Sealed Proposals for Printing and Advertising
Proposals will be received at this office until 8 p m June 12 1911 for city printing and city advertising. Specifications available at the city clerk office. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. H M Marquis City Clerk. News Jun 18.
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Pearl Street
Etwen Ray Street
John Street
H. M. Marquis
Almira Street
Washington Street
R. W. Cunningham
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in New Castle
By order of the Lawrence County Orphans Court a sale is set for June 20 1911 at 1 pm on Ma in street Third ward New Castle PA. Lot No 9 in J G and W MacConahy addition, bounded by lots 8 and 10 and a 10 foot alley, 40.93 feet by 110 feet, conveyed to Anna O Day in 1898. Improvements include a two story frame dwelling. Terms: 10 percent cash, 23 1/3 percent on court confirmation, 33 1/3 percent in one year, 33 1/3 percent in two years with 6 percent interest. bond and mortgage with 5 percent attorney's commission on collection. William M Elwee Jr administrator. W D Wallace attorney. May 25 to June 18.
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Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
City of
New Castle
Taylor
Beaver Township
Shaw
Taylor Township
Industrial Land Company
James H. Shaw
Shoals
John H. Preston
R. P. Pomeroy
H. M. Good
Orphans’ Court
Main Street
Third Ward
New Castlea
J. G
W. MacConahy
Recorder’s Office
Lawrence
Martin Street
Anna O'Day
John G. McConahy
Boong
William M’elwee, Jr
Anna O’day Dee
W. D. Wallace
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Lawrence County Pa
The trustee in the partition of Thomas Walker Anderson's estate will sell at public vendue on June 24 1911 at 2 p m two lots in Berger Clifton and Hartman Clifton additions to New Castle Shenango township Lawrence County Pa. Each lot fronts Berger street with specifics and adjacent parcels. terms require ten percent at sale, one third when deed is tendered and the rest in two equal annual installments with interest.
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Thomas Walker Anderson
Orphan's Court
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Berger Clifton
New Castle
Shenango Township
Recorder's Office
Berger Street
Berger Etfert
George W. Hartman
Recorder's
Red Book
Jpon
Berger and Hartman Clifton
Lee Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project Bid Notice 1911
The city invites sealed proposals until 8:00 p m Monday June 12 1911 for constructing a sanitary sewer in Lee avenue from the Willard avenue extension to a point 110 feet north of Washington street. Each proposal must include a certified check of $100 marked Lee Avenue. City Clerk H M Marquis reserves the right to reject bids. News June 1 8.
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Willard Avenue
State Street
H. M. Marquis
Lee Avenue
Washington Street
Willard Avenue Extension Seeks Bids for Sanitary Sewer
Notice invites proposals to construct a sanitary sewer from the western terminus of Willard Avenue southward 712.50 feet to Lee Avenue. Each proposal must include a certified check for 100 dollars and be marked Willard Avenue Extension. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
Special Watch Repairing Price List
All work guaranteed for a year. Watches cleaned 50c. Main springs 50c. Hair springs 50c. All kinds crystals 10c. Staff 5c. All styles jewels. All kinds lands. Any clock repaired. Jewelry repairs prices at 50c to 1.00.
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H. E. Woodworth’s
E. South St
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Bell Ave
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Beaver St
Gunning Flat
South Croton Ave
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Orr
Platt & Marquis Agents
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John T. Anderson
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Juune
Gluck Jewelry CO
the Square
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